Costco Wholesale Employee Reviews about "work life balance"

Pros

Pay is okay, and benefits are decent, SOME of the staff are OK

Cons

No work/life balance (schedule is TERRIBLE) They don't care about your needs everything is based on the 'business needs' Managers being rotated every so often is overwhelming because you go from one decent manager to another that doesn't care about anyone but themselves. They are extremely passive-aggressive , and expect you to bend over backwards to cater to what they want (assistant's are overworked and tired!). Very hypocritical working environment, and jealousy (they continuously have sit downs/ talks with staff that are going to school and tell them about opportunities to stay and actually told someone they don't have to continue to go to college because they can make better money and have better opportunities there)

Pros

pay & benefits are good, can't get fired because they don't like you, need verifiable paper trail and approval from regional & senior vp.

Cons

not good communication from GM, Asst GM down to Sr & Jr mgrs, etc. if you are not in the 'click' you are not promoted or believed no matter how honest and how great of a job you do. only help those they like. chronic sick children or loved one (with documentation on file) no compassion - no you can' t leave to take to doctor or no you can't work the late shift or can't work the early shift. not good at helping employees (no matter how long with company) balance work & life issues. yes some would try to take advantage, but the ones that are sincere & loyal get shafted & quit performing - lose their passion for their jobs.

Pros

Good hourly pay, friendly colleagues and on site café.

Cons

No proper training Under staffed Expected to work miracles No organisation whatsoever No work life balance

Pros

The are awesome and believe in family work life balance

Cons

Long days some over zealous managers

Pros

- Pay is okay for hourly employees with a few years of tenure depending on COL, scale does not vary based on locale. - Generally no expectation of overtime for hourly employees. - No previous experience required. - Some benefits rival those only found in a white collar setting. (i.e. cheap healthcare premiums)

Cons

- Some of the most boring work I have ever participated in. Probably par for the course for retail. - Company culture is getting worse and worse, and anecdotally, the people at the bottom who have been around for a while do not think as highly of Craig as they did, Jim, the former CEO. - Recently announced raises were less than half the rate of inflation the previous year, with menial COL raises scheduled for 2023 and 2024, all despite record profits during the pandemic. - Company used to be an industry leader in compensation, not anymore. - The company does not foster growth and leadership potential unless you are willing to give up any semblance of a work life balance. They require open availability (all shifts) and rotate supervisor positions periodically. Salaried managers are required to work a minimum of 50 hours a week and are also regularly rotated to different shifts. - There is also very little financial incentive to advance to a supervisor or jr. manager position.

Pros

Employees, both part and full time were offered excellent benefits. 401k, paid time off, vacation time based on the number of years you've been with the company. Many retailers can learn a lot from this. Pay raises came based upon the total hours you worked. Many in the company believe in a positive work/life balance and will accommodate employees' needs.

Cons

It can be difficult to get a full-time position even if you've been working there for a long time. Workplace politics, just like anywhere, can be killer. I've witnessed a lot of ill-qualified employees bumped up to supervisor and management positions just from being in the right circle of friends. I was also given the impression that even with qualifications, degrees, certifications, etc, that if you start with the company in the warehouse you're all but blacklisted from moving into a corporate role with the company.

Pros

Pay is way above average

Cons

No work life balance and no roster are the same everyweek

Pros

Great pay, bonus and benefits, excellent 'open door' policy, lots of opportunity to progress

Cons

I found it hard to strike a healthy work life balance whilst running a demanding department

Pros

Great managers, great environment, easy to move up

Cons

the department runs 24\7 and it is tough to balance work and social life

Pros

Truly amazing company that cares for their employees.

Cons

Schedule is always changing and finding a work/life balance can be tricky as it is in any retail position